How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $452 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
Take a look at changes to myGov
We’re making changes to myGov to make it easier for you to access government services.
Including Pandemic Leave Disaster payment in your tax return
If you got the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment (PDLP) you need to include it in your tax return. How you do this depends on how you lodge your tax return.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
Emergency payments you need to report in your tax return
You must report any taxable emergency payments you got from us in the 2021-22 tax year.
Easter and Anzac Day 2022 public holiday closures
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
You must check your pre-filled information
You must check pre-filled information before you submit your employment income report. This affects your Centrelink payment amount.
myGov help - Create a myGov account
Use myGov to access Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support, all in one place. This guide shows you how to create a myGov account.
Terms and conditions for electronic messaging
If you give us your mobile number or email address, you may get electronic messages from us.